Jai Saraswati
Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band Lyrics
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Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Pahimam
Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Rakshaman
Jai Jai Ma Saraswati Ma
Jai Saraswati Pahimam
Sri Sri Ma Saraswati Ma
The lyrics to Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band's song Jai Saraswati pay homage to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, knowledge, wisdom, art, and music. The song exemplifies the devotee's admiration of Saraswati - the 'Sacred Spirit' - and expresses the sentiment that she blesses her followers with divine knowledge and music. The chorus "Jai Saraswati Pahimam" translates to "victory to Saraswati, protect me," which highlights the importance of Saraswati's guidance to the singer. The song's verses repeat the chorus in a variation of different Sanskrit names that reiterate the significance of Saraswati across the Hindu tradition. Her devotees ask for her blessings to overcome difficulties and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacred spirit of learning, art, and music.
We honor and celebrate the divine force that represents education, creativity, and sound.
Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Jai Saraswati Pahimam
We chant the name of Saraswati three times while asking for her guidance and protection.
Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Rakshaman
We show respect to Saraswati three times while requesting her to safeguard us from harm.
Jai Jai Ma Saraswati Ma
We offer our salutations to Saraswati, addressing her as Mother and expressing our devotion.
Jai Saraswati Pahimam
We beseech Saraswati to protect and guide us on our journey of knowledge and creativity.
Sri Sri Ma Saraswati Ma
We honor Saraswati three times again, addressing her as Mother and expressing our reverence.
Sri Saraswati Rakshamam
We once more implore Saraswati to guard us from all negative energies and keep us safe.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matt Johnson, Gwendolyn Colman, Sean Johnson
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